How Far Can You Drive With a Leaking Valve Cover Gasket: Oil Loss, Fire Risk, and What the Repair Actually Costs
A leaking valve cover gasket can typically be driven hundreds of miles if the leak is a minor seep with no oil reaching hot exhaust surfaces: however, a leak that allows oil to drip or run onto the exhaust manifold or catalytic converter creates a genuine fire risk and should be treated as an immediate […]